Prepare against Hans Welten
NLD · World #71,395 classical · FIDE ID 1027050
When preparing against Hans Welten, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 101 games by Hans Welten, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hans Welten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Welten before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,816 | 1,923 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 25 | 28 | 48 | 24.8% |
| As White | 49 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Welten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Welten's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 59.2% | 31.0% |
| e4 | 20 | 40.8% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 31.0% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Welten usually continues c4 (27.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Welten usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Welten usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Welten usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Welten usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Welten usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 57.7% | 26.7% |
| d6 | 11 | 42.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Hans Welten's chess games
All 101 games by Hans Welten in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 25 wins, 28 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Peggy Van Amerongen-Jansen | 2,070 | 1st Vlissingen HZ Open | D38 |
| Aug 2019 | Alex Jonkheer | 1,660 | 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haarlem ACCOM Open 2 | 1988 | 12 | 5.5 | – |
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
| Vlissingen Open | 1995 | 7 | 4 | 2,267 |
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open | 1989 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open | 1987 | 7 | 2 | – |
| 1st Vlissingen HZ Open | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 2,172 |
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open A | 1985 | 7 | 4 | – |
| 2nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,491 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Welten's chess games?
101 games by Hans Welten, from Oct 2007 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Hans Welten has played.
What does Hans Welten play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Hans Welten opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Welten answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Hans Welten play as White?
As White, Hans Welten's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Welten play as Black?
As Black, Hans Welten most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Hans Welten's FIDE rating?
Hans Welten is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Hans Welten played?
Our database contains 101 games by Hans Welten, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 28 draws, 48 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Welten?
101 games by Hans Welten reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.